Archive for September 2, 2020
What is the Difference Between Galvanized and Galvalume Roofing?
When completing a project with corrugated sheet should you go with a galvanized or Galvalume metal roof? The answer lies in the difference between the two. Traditional galvanized metal roofing is a corrugated sheet of carbon steel with a galvanized coating. The coating is created by dipping the straight sheet in hot molten zinc. The zinc ions bond…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Right Material for Metal Handrails
Choosing the right metal for handrails can be confusing. Railing components and systems are available in a wide variety of metals, including aluminum, steel, stainless steel, brass, and wrought iron. With all these options, what are the most important factors to consider in selecting metal handrails? First, decide what you need the fence to accomplish.…
Read MoreKnow Your Metalworking Safety Gear
Whether you’re welding, cutting, shaping, finishing, or grinding metal, you need to protect yourself from sharp edges and metal dust that can injure eyes, hands, skin, lungs, and more. Selecting the proper safety wear is an important part of any metalworking job. Eye and lung protection The primary article of safety gear for any metal shop worker…
Read MoreAluminum or Aluminium?
According to Grammarist.com, the correct name for Element 13 on the Periodic Table can be either “aluminum” or “aluminium.” The silver-ish metallic element, with symbol Al, can be found throughout the Earth’s crust. This lightweight metal has become a highly utilized material for aerospace, automotive, packaging, and many other applications where minimizing weight is key. So…
Read MoreSpotlight: Furniture Maker Cooper Reynolds Gross
Cooper Reynolds Gross runs a high-end custom furniture-making company formally called Spark & Dowel, but now named after him. Originally a photographer, Cooper started building furniture in his garage 10 years ago. “Friends really liked the stuff and started asking me to make some for them, and finally about seven years ago I moved into a…
Read MoreGrate Solutions Joe Fischer, Phoenix Customer
IMS Customer Spotlight: Grate Solutions In this post, Industrial Metal Supply highlights just one of our many loyal customers. Grate Solutions, a supplier of heavy duty highway gratings and other storm drain metals, is supplied by Industrial Metal Supply’s Phoenix location. Grate Solutions employees 18 people, with three mobile trucks on the road doing installations in…
Read MoreGuide to Understanding Abrasive Wheels
Whether you are cutting off a frozen bolt, prepping for a weld, or you want to create a beautiful brushed pattern on stainless steel sheet, abrasive wheels are an essential tool for any welder or metal fabricator. IMS stocks a huge selection of abrasive metal wheels in all sizes, styles and varieties for cutting, grinding and finishing…
Read MoreTS Ironworks, Phoenix Customer
IMS Customer Spotlight: TS Iron Works In this post, Industrial Metal Supply highlights another loyal customer of the Phoenix location. Industrial Metal Supply’s Phoenix customer, TS Iron Works, LLC, is located in Queen Creek, Arizona. TS Iron Works is a small machine shop with three employees, headed by Travis Rupp. “We do mostly commercial welding and…
Read MoreCreative DIY Sheet Metal Projects
Sheet metal is a versatile material that provides endless possibilities for creative do-it-yourself projects that are both aesthetic and functional. The variety of materials and forms available, from sturdy corrugated steel panels to delicate aluminum mesh, can spark inspiration for all sorts of sheet metal project ideas for your home and yard. Sheet comes in…
Read MoreWhat is the Difference Between Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Steel?
Both hot rolled steel and cold rolled steel start out in essentially the same way and both can have the same grades and specifications. But cold rolled steel undergoes additional processing steps, resulting in improved properties that can be exploited for different applications. Each type of steel has its advantages and disadvantages and costs for…
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